Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement and Supplies Manager to join our Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing local/foreign raw materials and various supplies required by the company to achieve its planned production targets on the most favourable terms to the company and to schedule and progress their availability, shipment,and delivery so that they are stored and available to user departments on planned dates.

Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Strategy and Policy
Ensure that long-term procurement and stores strategies and policies are developed and incorporated in the corporate strategic plan and approved by management.
2. Annual Procurement plan and Budget
Ensure that annual procurement plans are developed and budgeted according to company requirements and approved for execution in line with strategic plan.
3. Control Expenditures
Manage department budget and control expenses within approved limits.
4. Negotiate Contracts
Ensure that contracts for goods, works and services are negotiated with suppliers and agreed within budgetary limits.
5. Manage Contracts of Goods, Works and Services
Enforce terms of contracts for goods, works and services and deliver agreements in accordance with agreed timeframes and service levels.
6. Secure Materials and Supplies
Ensure that materials and supplies are stored according to safety and security standards, protected from preventable pilferage, deterioration, damage, theft and contribute to uninterrupted operations of the plant.
7. Enforce Standard Procedures Compliance
Enforce standard and statutory procurement and stores procedures.

Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) Level Six.
• A master’s in Purchasing and Supply or any related field will be an added advantage.
• Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supplies with Valid Practicing License.
• Minimum five (05) years of work experience at Management level in a reputable institution.
• Deep understanding of the Zambia Procurement ACT and Regulations.

Personal Attributes and Skills
• High personal integrity and strict adherence to ethical attributes.
• Able to handle confidential matters.
• High levels of planning and Organization skills.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Highly computer literate, able to write and present reports.
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem-solving.

Why join us?
• Work with a passionate and dynamic team.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture of innovation, inclusivity, and professional development.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
1. The application deadline shall be 17:00 hours on Friday, 21stMarch, 2025.
2. If you do not meet the mandatory requirements, DO NOT APPLY.
3. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience required shall be considered for shortlisting.
4. Shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interviews.
• No form of lobbying or corruption will be allowed.
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